The applicant should have a Fixed Deposit Account with a minimum amount of USD 2 million at any Bank in Malaysia which is subject to withdrawal only after five (5) years.

The applicant’s spouse and children under 18 years old will also be eligible to be granted Permanent Resident status after five (5) years stay in Malaysia.

Applications must be submitted to the State Immigration Office

b. Experts (Highly Talented and High Skilled Individual)

Person with expertise, talent and skills recognized as “World Class” by any International Organisation will be considered.

The applicant needs to be recommended by any relevant agency in Malaysia

The applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Country of Origin. Approval of Permanent Resident status will be given within 24 Hours after submission of completed application.

Applications must be submitted to the Immigration Department Headquarters in Putrajaya

c. Professionals

Professionals in any field with outstanding skills will be considered.

The applicant needs to be recommended by any relevant agency in Malaysia

The applicant is required to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Country of Origin .

The applicant is working in any Government Agency or Private Company in Malaysia for a minimum period of three (3) years and is certified by the relevant agency in Malaysia.

Approval of Permanent Resident status will be given within one (1) month after submission of a completed application form.

Applications must be submitted to the State Immigration Office

d. Spouse of Malaysian Citizen

The applicant is married to a Malaysian for a minimum period of five (5) years.

The applicant had been issued with the Long Term Visit Pass and stayed continuously in Malaysia for a period of five (5) years

The applicant is required to have one (1) Malaysian sponsor.

Applications must be submitted to the State Immigration Office

e. Application for Permanent Residence Status Through the Point Based System

Applications are open to all foreign nationals except for foreigners under category 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Applicants with a minimum Pass Mark of 65 points out of 120 points will be considered for the issue of an Entry Permit.

The criteria and description of the Point Based System can be found in the attachment.

Applicants are required to submit a Certificate of Good Conduct from their Country of Origin.

Applicants are required to have one (1) Malaysian sponsor.

Applications must be submitted to the State Immigration Office

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in the prescribed form to the Immigration Department of Malaysia in Putrajaya for Category No. 2 or any State Immigration Office for Categories No.1, No.3, No.4 and No.5.

Upon submission of the application, the Individual Applicant and his Sponsor are required to attend an interview at the Immigration Department.

Recommendation by the Relevant Agency in Malaysia except for Spouse of Malaysian Citizens (Category No.4) and Application through the Point Based System (Category No.5) must be submitted upon application.

List of Relevant Agencies in Malaysia that Issue Recommendations for Entry Permit

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AGENCIES

FIELD OF EXPERTISE

1.

Ministry Of Health

Health And Medical

2.

Ministry Of International Trade And Industries/Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (Mida)

Industrial, Services And Manufacturing

3.

Ministry Of Transport

Maritime, Air And Land Transport

4.

Ministry Of Higher Education

Higher Education

5.

Ministry Of Science, Technology And Innovation

Science, Technology And Ict

6.

Ministry Of Information, Communication And Culture

Information, Communication, Culture And Arts

7.

Ministry Of Youth And Sports / Malaysian Sport Council

Sports

8.

Central Bank

Banking And Finance

9.

Security Commission

Investment And Capital

10.

Ministry Of Agriculture And Agro- Based Industry

Agriculture And Agro Based Industry

Point Based System for Permanent Status in Malaysia

Minimum Pass Mark: 65 pointsTotal Marks: 120 points

Use this Point System Calculator to calculate how many points you may get, and indicates whether you may be eligible to apply an Entry Permit under the point system.